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HOUSE 955117th CongressReferred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Medicaid Reentry Act of 2021

Last Action
2/9/2021

CRS Summary

As of 2021-02-08 (00)

Medicaid Reentry Act of 2021

This bill allows Medicaid payment for medical services furnished to an incarcerated individual during the 30-day period preceding the individual's release. The Medicaid and Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) Payment and Access Commission must report on specified information relating to the accessibility and quality of health care for incarcerated individuals, including the impact of the bill's changes.

Subjects

  • Community life and organization
  • Congressional oversight
  • Correctional facilities and imprisonment
  • Drug, alcohol, tobacco use
  • Government studies and investigations
  • Health care coverage and access
  • Health facilities and institutions
  • Licensing and registrations
  • Medicaid
  • Medicare
  • Mental health
  • State and local government operations
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